Speech Therapist II
About The Position
Provide evaluation and therapeutic management for patients with speech, language, and/or cognitive disorders to improve communication, cognitive function, and quality of life. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing interventions, monitoring progress, educating patients and families about strategies and goals, documenting encounters, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Success in the role requires strong clinical evaluation and therapeutic management skills, effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues, commitment to evidence-based practice, and patient advocacy. The role also includes identifying and reporting patient abuse or neglect; accurately assessing functional deficits through medical-record review, observation, patient and family information, and speech therapy assessment techniques; communicating goals, progress, and rehabilitation potential to the healthcare team; and appropriately ending treatment and planning discharge referrals. Annual performance reviews and continuing-education activities are described as not applicable for per-diem staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of clinical experience, with evidence of the ability to work with a high degree of independence and competence.
- California Speech Language Pathologist credential, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and provide therapeutic management for patients with speech, language, and/or cognitive disorders.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, implement interventions, and monitor progress.
- Educate patients and families about treatment strategies and goals.
- Document patient encounters.
- Collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary healthcare team members about goals, progress, and rehabilitation potential.
- Identify and report patient abuse and neglect, including physical assault, domestic abuse, and neglect of elders and children.
- Assess functional deficits through medical-record review, patient observation, information from patients and families, and speech therapy assessment techniques, including assessment of expressive and receptive language, motor speech, cognitive/linguistic hearing, voice, and swallowing.
- Terminate treatment appropriately and plan discharge in time for appropriate referrals.
- Conduct annual performance reviews as assigned by the Therapy Manager/Supervisor and assist other speech therapists in improving job performance (not applicable for per-diem staff).
- Maintain current skills and competency by attending at least one continuing-education course annually and at least one department or hospital in-service per month (in-service requirement not applicable for per-diem staff).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
